Groundbreaking: The Total Golf Playground at Boca West Country Club
We are thrilled to share that Boca West Country Club has officially broken ground on the complete renovation of Golf Course 1, a centerpiece of our ongoing partnership with this premier South Florida club.
Beyond the 7,300-yard championship layout, the renovation includes a new 9-hole short course and an expansive 65,000-square-foot putting green. As Jason Straka noted during the groundbreaking, this project is a tremendous opportunity to enhance a premier course while introducing entirely new ways for members of all skill levels to experience and enjoy the game.
Hibiscus Golf Club sold for private club
The sale of Hibiscus Golf Club in the Lely area of Naples, Florida marks the beginning of a sophisticated transformation, as the property prepares to emerge as The Lantern Club. This transition represents a bold vision to elevate the site into an ultra-exclusive destination that mirrors the prestige and architectural excellence found at Naples’ most storied clubs. At Fry/Straka, we understand the DNA of this elite market—having designed Calusa Pines, we recognize that the Naples golf community has an enduring appetite for world-class design and uncompromising quality.
As the vision for The Lantern Club takes shape, it joins the ranks of local icons like Naples National, where the focus remains squarely on the art of the game and a refined member experience. This project is a testament to the continued evolution of Southwest Florida’s golf landscape, proving that even established layouts can be reimagined as premier, high-end retreats. In a recent feature by Gulfshore Business, the details of this sale and the ambitious goals for the property are explored, signaling a new era for golf in the region.
Sawgrass Country Club membership approves $55 million in improvements
Sawgrass Country Club will undergo $55 million in capital improvements under a plan approved by the club’s membership, according to an Oct. 22 news release.
The release said the plan will fund a 7,347-square-foot fitness center expansion, an updated Beach Club Pavilion and dining area, a refreshed Tennis Pavilion, 13 new tennis courts and a 27-hole golf course renovation led by architects Dana Fry and Jason Straka.
Carlisle Country Club Announces Multi-Million Dollar Clubhouse and Golf Course Renovations
Carlisle Country Club, one of central Pennsylvania’s most historic golf clubs, announces a multi-million-dollar renovation project under its new ownership group. This transformation will include comprehensive upgrades to its clubhouse and golf course, enhancing the overall member experience, and positioning the club for the next generation of membership.
Carlisle Country Club has retained Fry Straka Global Golf Course Design to consult on ongoing renovations, which aim to enhance the overall playability and member experience while preserving the club’s legacy.
Quail Ridge Renovation Receives Recognition from Golf Inc.
The Club at Quail Ridge in Boynton Beach, Florida was recognized for its dramatic renovation by Golf Inc. magazine as it was awarded Second Place for the 2025 Renovation of the Year in the Private category. Below is the text from the May 2025 article.
Sarasota National members approve golf course renovation master plan by Fry/Straka
Members of the Sarasota National golf community in Venice, Florida recently approved a golf course master plan design by golf architectural firm Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design. The multi-million-dollar renovation project will focus on enhancing the course’s playability for all skill levels, improving sustainability, while seamlessly tying-in the natural beauty of the Sarasota National community, an Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary. Renovation work will begin in the spring of 2026.
Delivering the Dramatic
Quail Ridge unveils results of North course redesign, completed by Fry/Straka and NMP Golf Construction.
Valencia Country Club Renovation Earns Accolades from Golf Inc.
Valencia Country Club has been awarded first place for “Renovation of the Year” in Golf Inc. magazine’s private club category.
The architectural firm of Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design worked closely with Arcis Golf’s construction and agronomy teams to restore Jones’s original intent and historic significance, reduce water use and enhance the strategic options that were the centerpiece of Jones’s vision.